Case study Shanghai, Jiading Riverfront Masterplan competition A Design vision that connects the three cities via new boulevards and canals. A Year The opportunity Our contribution 2013 Beijing-based HYHW Architects were Using in-depth case study analyses invited to join a design competition for of large urban conurbations such as Professional team the creation of a regional masterplan Barcelona and London, a set of key HYHW Architects in the Jiading district to the north- design principles was developed and west of Shanghai. The large site used to assess the existing situation Our role is located between Jiading City, and to develop the emerging design Strategic urban design advisor Nanxiang City and Anting City. The with HYHW in terms of spatial layout, connections between the three land use strategy and transport Key features cities are currently constrained by a planning. The design vision connects Case study analysis vehicle traffic-oriented infrastructure, the three town centres (yellow circles) Strategic design advice disconnected street network and through boulevards (red lines), the a poor quality public realm. Space central canal (blue line) and north- Syntax was appointed to undertake south links (green lines). analysis to provide the team with an understanding of the opportunities and The outcome constraints of the site and to assist in Space Syntax’s recommendations developing strategic design proposals. were communicated to the design team throughout the competition process and are therefore embedded in the final proposals. [email protected] www.spacesyntax.com C Spatial layout analysis of the proposed masterplan showing strong urban connections in red. D Vision concept. D C B create space : create value Space Syntax © 2014.